AQUA2000 CONTRACT

Veolia commenced operations inAustralia in 1993 and in New Zealand in 1997. We partner with clients to deliver, operate and manage water and wastewater infrastructure, technologies and services. Service, value and a social and environmentally responsible approach is incorporated into everything we do.

In 1999, Coliban Water engaged Bendigo Water Services Pty, Ltd (a subsidiary of Veolia) to undertake theAqua project.The 25 year contract to Build, Own, Operate and Transfer water treatment plants and supporting infrastructure for Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton is scheduled for completion in June 2027.

The water treatment plants form the hub of each system of plant, pipelines and storages.The major treatment plant processes comprise:

● pH and alkalinity adjustment for corrosion control

● Chemical coagulation, Membrane Filtration

● Ozonation and Biological activated carbon (BAC) filters

● Fluoridation

● Disinfection

● Waste wash water handling and recovery